Great British Events

Henley Royal Regatta is the world’s most famous regatta, and a highlight of the summer social and sporting scene. A firm favourite with oarsmen and spectators the event was first held along the Thames at Henley, Oxfordshire in 1839. In 1851 H.R.H. Prince Albert became the Regatta’s first Royal Patron and the event was then known as Henley Royal Regatta.

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Henley Royal Regatta 2010

30 June – 4 July 2010

Venue: Henley Royal Regatta Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 2LY

Aside from the Henley Royal Regatta being an essential event in the Summer calendar, this years event in Oxfordshire promises to show a very strong International field of rowers. In the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games. Six of rowing’s top nations are looking to take advantage of the chance to race in Britain and train for the Regatta at the Olympic venue of Dorney Lake this summer. New Zealand, Canada, France, the Netherlands, the USA and Great Britain are expected to compete during this years Henley Royal Regatta.

Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. n 1851 H.R.H. Prince Albert became the Regatta’s first Royal Patron. Ever since his death, the reigning Monarch has always consented to become a Patron. This patronage means the Regatta can be called Henley Royal Regatta.

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Henley Royal Regatta 2009

1st to 5th July 2009

You know that the English summer is in full swing, with the first crack of tennis balls at Wimbledon and shortly after the Pimms starts flowing at Henley.

Henley Royal Regatta is a annual rowing and social event held every year since 1839 on the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, England. A truly Great British Event, the Henley Regatta owes it’s Royal Patronage to Prince Albert who in 1851 became the Regatta’s first Royal Patron. Since his death, the reigning Monarch has always consented to become Patron of the regatta. As a result the event is called the Henley Royal Regatta.

Henley Royal Regatta Resources

• Henley Royal Regatta Luxury Travel
• Henley Royal Regatta on Wikipedia
• Henley Royal Regatta Official Site

29th March 2009 @ 15:40 BST

Location: Putney to Mortlake, The River Thames

The Battle of the Blues began on 12 March 1829 when Cambridge sent a challenge to Oxford. This idea for a rowing race between the universities came from two friends – Charles Merivale, a student at Cambridge, and Charles Wordsworth (nephew of William Wordsworth), who was studying at Oxford. The first rowing race was held at Henley-on-Thames on the 10th of June 1829 and was such a success that the people of Henley decided to make rowing an annual event, and the Henley Royal Regatta was born.

After the inaugural event, the rowing race was held further up the Thames, first at Westminster, but moved to Putney as the event became too crowded. From Putney the course runs to Mortlake, a distance of 4 miles 374 yards. With the exception of World Wars it has continued annually with the losing team challenging the victors to this Great British Event!

Putney Music Festival

Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March 2009

Now in its twelfth year, the Putney Music Festival will be held over the Boat Race weekend. Around 20 pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs throughout Putney will put on live and DJ music including live jazz, blues, acoustic, fusion and Latin music.

The Boat Race official Site

http://www.theboatrace.org/

Henley Royal Regatta 2008

2nd to 6th July 2008

Henley Royal Regatta has been held every year since 1839. The Henley Regatta owes it’s Royal Patronage to Prince Albert who in 1851 became the Regatta’s first Royal Patron. As a result the event is called the Henley Royal Regatta.

Henley Royal Regatta Resources

• Henley Royal Regatta Luxury Travel
• Henley Royal Regatta on Wikipedia
• Henley Royal Regatta Official Site